2019 Educare Learning Network Meeting
April 16-18, 2019 Lincoln, NE
Audience: Executive directors, school directors, master teachers, family support supervisors, local and national evaluation partners, local and national funders, parents, Educare Practice Advisory Committee (EPAC) members, and teachers from each school (courtesy of the Red Nose Day grant)
The Educare Learning Network invites you to the 2019 Educare Learning Network Meeting. This year’s meeting will be hosted by our partners at Educare Lincoln. The focus of this year’s meeting is Diversity and Inclusion. We look forward to you joining us for an exciting time of peer-learning and reflection.
Registration deadline: March 1, 2019
Our annual Network Meeting is a collaborative learning event that brings together representatives from schools, public- and private-sector partners and other key stakeholders in the early childhood field. At each meeting there are large group presentations, business updates and concurrent sessions, some presented by representatives from Educare schools. This meeting also hosts the Network’s communities of practice.
Featured Speaker
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Marjorie J. Kostelnik, Ph.D.
Marjorie Kostelnik began her career in early childhood education as a Head Start teacher and has been working with children, teachers, families and community programs ever since. Over the years she has been an early childhood program director, a teacher educator, a researcher, and a T.E.A.C.H. advocate. She has consulted with early childhood programs in 100+ communities in the United States and around the world, developing curriculum, enhancing children’s school readiness, and working with teachers and administrators to develop positive child guidance strategies.
Marjorie earned her bachelor’s degree in child development from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree and doctorate in human development and family studies from Penn State. She was at Michigan State University for 22 years, as a faculty member, Program Supervisor of the Child Development Laboratories (a multi-cultural early learning program for infants – 5-year-olds) and then, chair of the Department of Family and Child Ecology. Marjorie came to the University of Nebraska in 2000 as dean of the College of Human Resources and Family Sciences. In 2003, that college combined with Teachers College to become one of the first Colleges of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) in the country. Marjorie served as dean of the ‘new college’ for 14 years. Today CEHS has grown from 2,500 students to over 4,000 and has tripled its research funding and publication record since that first year. During her tenure as dean, Marjorie supported the development of early childhood education programs for college students and children on campus, throughout Nebraska and internationally.
Marjorie is currently Senior Associate to the President of the University of Nebraska. Her job is to lead the implementation of university-wide efforts to find significant cost savings while simultaneously preserving academic quality and keeping tuition low. In addition, she remains an active early childhood advocate. Locally, she is co-director of the Nebraska Early Childhood Workforce Commission, chair of the Educare Lincoln Early Childhood Center Board (serving low-income infants, toddlers, preschoolers and families), chair of the Dimensions Foundation Board (promoting early childhood nature education), and co-leader of the Lincoln Prosper Early Childhood Initiative (devoted to providing high quality early childhood programs to every child in the Lincoln community).
Marjorie is the co-author of 20 books in early education, 58 scholarly articles, and is a member of the editorial boards for the Journal of Early Childhood Research and Practice as well as the Asia-Pacific Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education. She is a former vice president of NAEYC and recently finished serving on the National Academies of Science Institute of Medicine Committee to Study the Science of Children Birth to Age 8.
Schedule
Tuesday, April 16
| TIME | SESSION | |
|---|---|---|
| 7-9pm | Meeting Services | |
| 7-8am | Yoga | |
| 9-10am | General Breakfast | |
| 8:00-11:30am | Executive Director Learning Group with Working Breakfast | |
| 8:30am-4:30pm | Local Evaluation Partner Learning Group with Breakfast | |
| 10am-12pm | School Director Learning Group | |
| 10am-12pm | Master Teacher Learning Group | |
| 10am-12pm | Family Support Learning Group | |
| 10am-12pm | Parent Learning Group | |
| 10am-12pm | Teacher Learning Group | |
| 1-5pm | Executive Leadership Session | |
| 12-1pm | General Lunch | |
| 12-1pm | New Leader & Mentor Lunch | |
| 1-2:45pm | Combined Learning Group | |
| 3:15-5:15pm | The Challenges Families Face: An Interactive Experience | |
| 6-9pm | Opening Reception & Dinner |
Wednesday, April 17
| TIME | SESSION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 7am-5pm | Meeting Services | |
| 7:30-8:45am | Educare Practice Advisory Commitee (EPAC) Breakfast | |
| 7:30-8:45am | Educare Leadership Council (ELC) Breakfast | |
| 8-8:45am | First Time Attendee Breakfast | |
| 8-8:45am | General Breakfast | |
| 9am-12pm | Plenary Session | |
| 12-1pm | General Lunch | |
| 12-1pm | Policy Lunch | |
| 1:15-2:45pm | Data Dialogue:Children with Disabilities in Educare Schools: Frequency, Characteristics, and How They are Served | |
| 1:15-2:45pm | Data Dialogue: Quality of Family Engagement Staff and Parent Relationships | |
| 1:15-2:45pm | Data Dialogue: Racial Composition of Classrooms, Association with Quality and Outcomes | |
| 2:45-3:15pm | Break | |
| 3:15-4:45pm | Data Dialogue:Children with Disabilities in Educare Schools: Frequency, Characteristics, and How They are Served | |
| 3:15-4:45pm | Data Dialogue: Quality of Family Engagement Staff and Parent Relationships | |
| 3:15-4:45pm | Data Dialogue: Racial Composition of Classrooms, Association with Quality and Outcomes | |
| 5:15-7pm | Educare Lincoln Open House |
Thursday, April 18
| TIME | SESSION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 7-11am | Meeting Services | |
| 7:30-8am | General Breakfast | |
| 8-9:30am | Learn Shop: Being IN to Get OUT: Conflict Engagement and Resolution for Early Childhood Professionals | |
| 8-9:15am | Learn Shop: The Importance of Teaching Social/Emotional Skills to Prevent Future Mental Health Interventions | |
| 8-9:15am | Learn Shop: Intentionality in Teacher Leadership | |
| 9:15-9:45am | Break | |
| 9:45-11am | Learn Shop: A Multi-Faceted Approach to Supporting Infant Mental Health in Young Children with High Needs | |
| 9:45-11am | Learn Shop: Early Ed Essentials: The Power of Strengthening Organizational Climate and Conditions for Change | |
| 9:45-11am | Learn Shop: Trauma Informed Care | |
| 11am-12pm | Boxed Lunches |
Airfare and Travel
If flying directly to Lincoln Airport, we ask that you book your flight as soon as possible. We also encourage participants to consider flying into Eppley Field Airport in nearby Omaha, NE for more cost effective rates and flight options.
The Network will reimburse Educare staff for airfare expenses. We will also cover the cost for one baggage fee per person each way. Airfare arrangements must be completed at least 21 days prior to the travel date. All flights must be booked in economy class. Airfares greater than $600 must be approved before purchase by contacting registration@educarenetwork.org. For participants driving to Lincoln, there will be a mileage reimbursement of $0.545 per mile, up to $500. The Educare Learning Network will not cover any additional ground transportation.
Shuttle Services in Lincoln, NE
The Marriott Cornhusker offers a complimentary shuttle service that will transport guests to and from the Lincoln Airport. The hotel asks that you call 402.474.7474 when your plane lands and they will send the shuttle to pick you up. The Cornhusker is about a 15-minute drive from the airport. For after hour shuttle services at the Marriott Cornhusker, call 402.474.7474 or stop by the front desk.
Shuttle Services in Omaha, NE (Approx. 60-minutes Omaha – Lincoln)
There are several affordable shuttle options providing transit between Omaha and Lincoln, a popular choice being Omalink. A one-way transport on the service costs $75 for one person and $30 for every additional person in your group (rates subject to change).
Taxi Services & Ride Share
Taxi fare to or from Lincoln Airport costs about $20. Below are some phone numbers for local taxi services.
- Leisure Taxi: 402.476.8294
- Servant Cab Co. (Formerly Happy Cab & Capital Cab): 402.477.4111
- Yellow Cab: 402.477.4111
Ride share options like Uber and Lyft are also available in Lincoln. If flying into Omaha, these services can take meeting participants straight to the Marriott Cornhusker in Lincoln. The cost, depending on group size, can range from $80-$120 one way.
Marriott Cornhusker Parking
Two parking garages are connected to the Marriott Cornhusker. The first hour of parking is free with $1.25 charged per hour after that, capping at $11.25 per day. You can have full have access to the garages (leave and come back as you please) for $16 per day. Please contact the hotel at 402.474.7474 for more information. Below is the address of the hotel:
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Hotel website
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
402.474.7474
Hotel website
Booking Information
The Educare Learning Network will reserve rooms on behalf of all Educare staff. For attendees covering their own stay, reservations will need to be made online or by calling the hotel to request a room in the Educare Learning Network room block. Hotel reservations need to be made by Friday, March 8, 2019. Accommodations at the meeting location are limited; Educare schools interested in sending additional staff to the Educare Meeting must email the Network at registration@educarenetwork.org.
To access the group rate of $119 per night at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker:
Group Passkey – Click here
Call reservations at 402.474.7474 – group rate code: “Educare Learning Network”
Marriott Cornhusker Parking: Two parking garages are connected to the Marriott Cornhusker. The first hour of parking is free with $1.25 charged per hour after that, capping at $11.25 per day. You can full have access to the garages (leave and come back as you please) for $16 per day. Please contact the hotel at 402.474.7474 for more information.
Cancellations
- Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to date of arrival by contacting us at registration@educarenetwork.org.
- Be advised that cancellation of individual reservations made up to 72 hours prior to arrival will be accepted and the deposit refunded for those rooms for the full night’s stay. Failure to cancel reservation will result in a no-show fee billed to the Educare Learning Network.
Things To Do In Lincoln, Nebraska
Historic Landmark and Shopping | Restaurants | Specialty Food Shops | Nightlife | Shopping | Entertainment | Art Galleries | Recreation
For after hour shuttle services at the Marriott Cornhusker, call 402.474.7474 or stop by the front desk.
Historic Landmark and Shopping
Historic Haymarket District
8th Street and P Street Lincoln, NE
Great restaurants, unique shopping and fun nightspots located among restored turn-of-the-century warehouses make this area sizzle with activity. Antique shops, art galleries, Pinnacle Bank Arena and the first microbrewery in Nebraska draw visitors day and night. The Historic Haymarket name comes from the original market square of 1867 where wagons, camping equipment and hay were bought and sold. In 1874 the city shifted the area a few blocks west and north and renamed it “Haymarket.” The spirit of the 1800’s flows into Iron Horse Park located on the north side of the historic Burlington Northern Railroad depot. A three-dimensional brick mural, “Iron Horse Legacy,” shows old locomotive Number 710 pulling the first train into Lincoln in 1870 on July 4th. A restored CB&Q steam engine and 1890s water tower fountain are a must see.
Estimated Walk Time: 16 minutes from Hotel
Billy’s Restaurant
1301 H Street Lincoln, NE 68508
Sophisticated restaurant in a historic building offering American fare such as seafood & sandwiches.
Estimated Walk Time: 6 minutes from Hotel
Yia Yia’s Around the World Pizza
1423 O Street Lincoln, NE 68512
Laid-back pizza hangout with an enormous beer list & ample pie toppings, many on the creative side.
Estimated Walk Time: 6 minutes from Hotel
Honest Abe’s Burgers and Freedom
126 N 14th Street Lincoln, NE 68508
Reimagined casual fare including inventive toppings & gourmet fries in a seat-yourself setup. Awarded Number 3 in 2018 Trip Advisor’s Top Ten Burgers in the U.S.
Estimated Walk Time: 6 minutes from Hotel
The Oven
201 North 8th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
The Oven Restaurants specialize in Northern Indian Cuisine which is known for its rich colors, flavor profiles and unique style of cooking.
Estimated Walking Time: 14 minutes from hotel
Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill
210 North 7th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Established in 1991, Nebraska’s first brewpub now serves American comfort food & seasonal beers.
Estimated Walking Time: 15 minutes from Hotel
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
808 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi.
Estimated Walking Time: 20 minutes from Hotel
HIRO 88
601 R Street #100, Lincoln, NE 68501
From robust flavors and inventive dishes to fine wines, trendy cocktails, and inviting ambience, a visit to HIRO 88 is a complete experience, and we want our guests to enjoy every minute.
Estimated Walking Time: 19 minutes from Hotel
The Mill Coffee and Tea
800 P Street #100
The Mill Coffee & Tea is a small-batch craft coffee roaster, espresso bar and tea house located in Lincoln, Nebraska since 1975.
Estimated Walking Time: 13 minutes from Hotel
Ivanna Cone
701 P Street #101, Lincoln, NE 68508
Family-owned standby offering housemade, slow-churned ice cream in a colorful setting.
Estimated Walking Time: 15 minutes from Hotel
Marz
1140 O Street Lincoln, NE 68508
Downtown Lincoln bar. From the multicolored orbs hanging from the ceiling to the intimate rounded leather booths, Marz can’t help but be cool. Purposefully designed to be as inviting and appealing to as many crowds as possible.
Estimated Walk Time: 6 minutes from Hotel
Zoo Bar
136 N 14th Street Lincoln, NE 68508
Happening tavern delivering live blues & jazz music almost every night of the week since 1973.
- Monday, April 15—5:30 pm Piano Hour and 7:00 pm Zoo Bar House Band and open Blues Jam
- Tuesday, April 16—7:00 pm Jazzocracy (Live Jazz) 9:00 pm Shake a Tail Feather
- Wednesday, April 17—6:00 pm Anthony Gnomes with the Rewind
Estimated Walk Time: 7 minutes from Hotel
Duffy’s Tavern
1412 O Street Lincoln, NE 68508
Duffy’s is many things to many people. To some it’s the Home of the Fishbowl, to others, an old school music venue, or a college bar, a comedy club, a place to dance, or a place to chill outside – by a fire.
- Wednesday, April 17—8:00pm—11:00pm Sh!tHook Live Karaoke Band
Estimated Walk Time: 6 minutes from Hotel
3 Daughter’s Boutique
311 North 8th Street Suite 102, Lincoln, NE 68508
Stylish boutique carries a variety of unique clothing, accessories, shoes and gifts.
Estimated Walking Time: 15 minutes from Hotel
Indigo Bridge Books & Cafe
701 P Street #102, Lincoln, NE 68508
A space where friendly individuals engage each other in meaningful conversation, where ideas are exchanged over a cup of directly-traded coffee or our community gathers together over relevant issues.
Estimated Walking Time: 15 minutes
SouthPointe Pavilions
27th and Pine Lake Road, Lincoln, NE 68516
SouthPointe Pavilions is a beautiful, open-air shopping center featuring lush landscaping, six movie screens, eight eateries, a variety of stores unique to Lincoln, and signature events for all ages.
Estimated Driving Time: 20 minutes from Hotel
The Marcus Lincoln Grand Cinema
1101 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Premiere Entertainment destination featuring 14 auditoriums
Estimated Walking Time: 8 minutes from Hotel
Paint Yourself Silly
701 P Street Suite #103, Lincoln, NE 68508
Do it Yourself Pottery Studio. Come in and release your inner artist.
Estimated Walking Time: 15 minutes from Hotel
Burkholder Project
719 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
A unique collection of 36 art and design studios with loft apartments and three levels of galleries.
Estimated Walking Time: 14 minutes from Hotel
Kiechel Fine Art
1208 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Established in 1986, specializes in 19th & 20th century American Art, Old Master and Contemporary prints, as well as regional and national contemporary art.
Estimated Walking Time: 5 minutes from Hotel
Sheldon Museum of Art
12th and R Street on the campus of University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 68508
Landmark Philip Johnson designed building houses the collections of the Sheldon Art Association. The collection comprise more than 12,000 artworks in diverse media.
Estimated Walking Time: 11 minutes from Hotel
Noyes Art Gallery
119 South 9th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
This gallery is located in the heart of downtown Lincoln and operated by local artists.
Estimated Walking Time: 9 minutes from Hotel
BikeLNK
Lincoln’s Bike Sharing program with 17 stations across the downtown and campus area.
YMCA
1039 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Indoor Recreational facility with indoor pool and gym.
Estimated Walking Time: 9 minutes from Hotel
